*HOT* Amazon: 8qt Instant Pot Duo - 54% off!

Here's a great Cyber Monday deal on the 8qt Instant Pot Duo! Today it's over 50% off and currently at $64.99 it's the cheapest I've seen this size Instant Pot! This has been a tremendous help in the kitchen with a big family (especially while we were doing Whole30)!

"The Instant Pot Duo Multi-Cooker combines 7 Appliances in one: pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker and warmer – and cooks up to 70% faster"


This is one kitchen appliance I can't imagine being without now! It makes the most perfect hard-boiled eggs! We have a GoWise 8qt electric pressure cooker and really love it! (This is the first time I've seen the InstantPot brand be cheaper than GoWise)

FREE Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions! ($40 value!)

There's a great offer at Tropical Traditions right now!  Through July 6th, get a FREE 32oz jar of Organic Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil ($40 value!) with any $12.99 purchase!
I've heard such wonderful things about their coconut oil, but haven't had a chance to try it yet!  They are known for being a fantastic source for quality coconut oil, as well as organic foods and healthy products. 

You can certainly buy something cheaper than I did, but I decided on the 5-gallon bucket of coconut oil for my purchase.  After shipping & the free quart, it works out to be like paying $3.82 for 16oz of amazing quality coconut oil!!  (**note: the 5-gallon sale price is only good through July 3rd though!)



*If you order by clicking on any of my links and have never ordered from Tropical Traditions in the past, you will receive a free book on Virgin Coconut Oil, and I will receive a discount coupon for referring you.
(thanks Kitchen Stewardship for the heads up!)

FREE ebook: Easy Paleo Slow Cooker Meals

Amazon is offering the "Easy Paleo Slow Cooker Meals: Over 25 quick prep, nutrient-rich, grain-free recipes" e-book for Kindle for FREE!  Our family loves real food and Paleo meals, but I don't have time for a lot of fuss....this sounds perfect to keep us on track, and help me make great nourishing meals for the family!

• If you don’t have a Kindle, you can just download a free reading app from Amazon which will allow you to read this on your PC, iPad, iPhone, blackberry, android, Mac and more!
• Prices change often.....if it's still FREE the price will be listed as $0.00

"Arsy Vartanian, author of the bestselling cookbook, The Paleo Slow Cooker and The Paleo Foodie Cookbook, brings you a collection of over 25 of her favorite Easy Paleo Slow Cooker recipes. More than half of the recipes in this book, require 10 minutes or less of prep work. All of the recipes are gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free.

When following a diet that is free of grains, legumes and dairy and full of nutritious whole foods, we can often find ourselves spending all of our spare time cooking. The delectable recipes in this book will nourish you, while saving you time in the kitchen."

11 FREE ebooks: Paleo for Beginners, Prayer Devotional, Frugal Living, Organic Pest Control, Weight Loss....

I found some great looking FREE ebooks on Amazon that I thought you all might like. They are all highly rated and relevant to what many of us are trying to do around this time of year...improve ourselves physically, spiritually, learn new things....

• If you don’t have a Kindle, you can just download a free reading app from Amazon which will allow you to read this on your PC, iPad, iPhone, blackberry, android, Mac and more!
• Prices change often.....if it's still FREE the price will be listed as $0.00

Frugal Living: Powerful Family Budget And Debt Management Plan Advice For Abundance And Debt Free Living

The 7-Day Prayer Warrior Experience (Free One-Week Devotional) by Stormie Omartian

Organic Pest Control: Organic Pesticides for Organic Gardening and How to Grow Clean and Healthy Food


Nutrition:

Paleo for Beginners - A Quick Start Guide to Better Health and Vitality with the Paleo Diet, Including a 7-Day Meal Plan and Delicious Paleo Recipes (Weight Loss, Dieting, Grain Free, Gluten Free)

Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss - 30 Delicious Detox, Cleanse and Green Smoothie Diet Book

Inexpensive Holistic Nutrition - Develop The Ultimate Budget For Holistic Nutrition (holistic nutrition, budget, healthy eating)

40 Juicing Recipes For Weight Loss and Healthy Living

40 Days to Better Living -- Weight Management

40 Top Quinoa Recipes For Weight Loss



Children:
Boredom Busters! Stuff for kids to do when there's nothing to do

Number FOUR World Facts (Knowledge Book Series, Boosting Brain Power, Age 4-10)

FREE eBook on Amazon: "Farm Girl Country Cooking: Hearty Meals for the Active Family"

Amazon is offering the "Farm Girl Country Cooking: Hearty Meals for the Active Family" e-book for Kindle for FREE! 

• If you don’t have a Kindle, you can just download a free reading app from Amazon which will allow you to read this on your PC, iPad, iPhone, blackberry, android, Mac and more!
• Prices change often.....if it's still FREE the price will be listed as $0.00

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"Although preparing regular family meals can be difficult, it is worth every effort. Dinner provides an opportunity to gather and refresh while spending time together around the table enjoying a meal.

The author has collected and tested the book’s 100 recipes of main dishes, sides and desserts from years of experience cooking for a large family. Whether you’re feeding a family on a budget or need ideas on menu planning, this cookbook is the perfect companion for the busy, working cook.

Hearty home-cooking using basic ingredients, plenty of fresh vegetables (and don’t forget the bacon) you will return to these recipes again and again when planning dinners for your family or entertaining for company."

Igloo Cheeseball and Penguin Pals - cute and easy appetizer!

I don't remember where I first saw this idea (it was a few years ago), but the little penguin pals were just so cute!  They instantly won me over and I knew I had to make this cute appetizer at the first opportunity, which was a New Years Eve party at my sister's house.  They were such a hit though, I think I might make them again for Christmas this year.

*As an extra bit of fun, during the party, one of our friends "kidnapped" one of the penguins and left a ransom note.  After a lot of laughter and a house-wide search, he was found in the freezer. What a fun night that was!

Alright, to make yours, you start by spreading a little cream cheese on the plate, and I drew some "tracks" where the penguins had been skating around.  =)

Igloo:
Make your favorite cheese ball (I think I just made the recipe up....cream cheese, shredded cheddar, jalapenos...something like that - you can finds lots of ideas at Allrecipes), form it into a dome shape on a plate/platter, and carve out an opening for the "door".

Soften some cream cheese and spread a layer over the cheese ball.  Use a toothpick or knife to draw the "ice blocks" in the cream cheese.  Then roll a "rope" out of cream cheese, shape it into a U, and press into the ball over the doorway.


Penguins:
Each "Penguin Pal" will need a toothpick, 2 black olives (one jumbo, one small), a slice of carrot, and a bit of cream cheese.

• Feet: Cut a "V" into the slice of carrot to make his little feet, and stick the toothpick into the carrot to create the penguins' base.
• Body: Slice a jumbo olive lengthwise and stuff with cream cheese, then slide onto the toothpick.
• Head: Cut a little slit in a small olive and give him a tiny carrot wedge for his mouth, then place it on top of the body.

*You could even dress him up with a little pimento scarf if you want. I tried giving one of them a little beret with a cap of olive, but didn't totally love how it turned out.

Serve them up with some crackers and enjoy your fun little friends!  If you make these I would LOVE to see how they turn out!

{how cute are these guys in their Winter Wonderland??}

*HOT* Kohl's: T-Fal Red 20-pc. Cookware Set -- $24.49!! (reg. $149.99)

Kohl's has some of my favorite Black Friday deals every year!  Great sales, plus codes and rebates bring you some super savings!

Here are some of the ways to save BIG on the Black Friday deals at Kohl's right now!

Free Shipping when you spend $50 (final price after discounts and before tax)

$15 Kohls Cash when you spend $50 (final price after discounts and before tax)

Save 15% on with coupon code BLACKFRI

- See more at: http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/kohls-black-friday-deals/#sthash.h25YmUa9.

Free Shipping when you spend $50 (final price after discounts and before tax)

$15 Kohls Cash when you spend $50 (final price after discounts and before tax)

Save 15% on with coupon code BLACKFRI

- See more at: http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/kohls-black-friday-deals/#sthash.h25YmUa9.dpuf

• FREE shipping when you spend $50
• $15 Kohl's Cash when you spend $50
• Save 15% with the code BLACKFRI

This T-Fal Inspirations 20-pc. Red Nonstick Aluminum Cookware Set is on sale for only $69.99 (down from $149.99) right now -- and with the offers above you can get it for just $24.49 or less!!

Free Shipping when you spend $50 (final price after discounts and before tax)

$15 Kohls Cash when you spend $50 (final price after discounts and before tax)

Save 15% on with coupon code BLACKFRI

- See more at: http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/kohls-black-friday-deals/#sthash.h25YmUa9.dpuf

How to get yours:
Add the T-Fal Inspirations 20-pc. Red Nonstick Aluminum Cookware Set to your cart for $69.99
- Use 15% off Coupon Code BLACKFRI ($10.50)
- $15 Kohl's Cash
- $20 Mail-in-Rebate (when purchased 11/26-11/27)
- ships FREE
= $24.49!!

AND, if you go through Shop at Home first, you get an extra 10% cashback!

(when purchased only on 11/26-11/27)

(when purchased only on 11/26-11/27)

Easy Rice Pudding Recipe

We had some leftover rice from dinner the other night, and since then, all I could think of was how good rice pudding would be!  For some reason I always thought it was difficult to make, but I'm not sure why...this could not have been easier!  It was so good - exactly what I was hoping for!!

It's a great way to not let leftover rice go to waste, but rice pudding has to be one of the cheapest desserts too! Deliciously frugal and easy peasy!  ;)

I found this recipe online, but tweaked it just a little.....

Easy Rice Pudding

2 cups cooked white rice (I used jasmine rice)
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins (you could omit if you don't like raisins)


Directions:

1. Mix all of the above in a heavy sauce pan.
2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium low heat. Stir often to make sure it doesn't burn.
3. Cook for 15-20 min., or until thickened.
4. Let cool for 10 minutes.
5. Serve hot or cold, and enjoy!

I love this hot, warm, cold...room temperature - you just can't go wrong!

FREE ebook on Amazon.com: "Cake Pop Creations: 25 Fun & Delicious Recipes"

Amazon is offering the "Cake Pop Creations: 25 Fun & Delicious Recipes" e-book for Kindle for FREE! 

I love making cake balls, but haven't yet tried cake pops.  I'm looking forward to trying some of these fun ideas!

• If you don’t have a Kindle, you can just download a free reading app from Amazon which will allow you to read this on your PC, iPad, iPhone, blackberry, android, Mac and more!
• Prices change often.....if it's still FREE the price will be listed as $0.00

"Cake pops are popping up everywhere. You will see these tasty morsels at weddings, showers, parties, or just as a fun filled dessert at home. With a little creativity, your cake balls and cake pops can run the gambit of fun and frivolous to truly elegant.

Popular with moms & dads as well as artistic foodies, cake pop cooking is made for the creative cook. In her book Cake Pop Creations, author Melanie Trenton presents 25 recipes that can be prepared for all types of occasions. From her Sinfully Decadent Chocolate Cake Pops to Blueberry Ribbon Cake Pops, she presents a wide variety of recipes and designs to please every foodie at heart. And it’s not just for the artisans- be sure to check out her Kid-Approved Fun Pops chapter with favorites such as Piggy Pops, Tea Time, and Pretty Kitty pops."

Groupon: Save 45% on a KitchenAid Mixer! FREE Shipping and Returns!

If you were hoping to get a great deal on a KitchenAid, but missed the ones before Christmas, here's one from Groupon.....

Get a KitchenAid Ultra Power 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer for $199 shipped ($359.99 list price)!  It has Free shipping and free returns.  Look under the "Goods" section to get this deal.

Features

• Powerful stand mixer with 300-watt motor
• 4.5-quart stainless-steel bowl
• Tilt-head design
• Burnished flat beater, dough hook, and six-wire whip
• 10-speed solid-state control
• Planetary mixing action covers the entire bowl
• All-metal construction
• Standard 115 volts AC
• 60 hertz
• Three-wire cord
• Three-prong plug
• Multipurpose attachment hub powers optional accessories (not included)
• Dimensions: 14.1”x8.7”x13.9”

Amazon.com: "Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust" Book -- Only $4.99 (down from $35) + FREE Shipping!

Ooh, here's a great deal for a foodie on your Christmas list!  The "Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust" cookbook is only $4.99 (down from $35)! 

It has great reviews and also qualifies for Free Super Saver Shipping on orders $25 or more, or Free 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

Kohls.com: Food Network Cast Iron Dutch Oven only $12.93 -- Save 87% (reg. $100)!!

Kohls.com is offering some pretty amazing Black Friday deals online right now!

• Use coupon code BLACKFRI to get 15% off your entire order
• Get FREE shipping on orders over $50
• PLUS, earn $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend (through 11:59pm CST on November 25th, redeemable Nov. 26 - Dec. 3)! 
• AND, start by going through go through Ebates or Shop At Home to get an additional 6% cash back on your purchase!

Here's a sweet deal on a Food Network Cast Iron Dutch Oven for only $12.93 (reg. $100) using those discounts above....

Food Network™ Cast Iron Dutch Oven on sale for $59.99 (reg. $99.99)
- $9 with 15% off code (pay $50.99)
- $3.06 with 6% cash back
- $15 in Kohl’s Cash
- $20 mail-in rebate
Final cost = $12.93 (save 87%)!!

(thanks Thrifty Wifey!)

Kohls.com: T-Fal 20-pc Cookware Set for $18.91 Shipped (down from $149.99)!

Kohls.com is offering some pretty amazing Black Friday deals online right now!

• Use coupon code BLACKFRI to get 15% off your entire order
• Get FREE shipping on orders over $50
• PLUS, earn $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend (through 11:59pm CST on November 25th, redeemable Nov. 26 - Dec. 3)! 
• AND, start by going through go through Ebates or Shop At Home to get an additional 6% cash back on your purchase!

Here's a sweet deal scenario to score this T-Fal Inspirations 20-pc. Nonstick Aluminum Cookware Set for less than $20 (reg. $149.99)!!

     {{Deal Scenario - Kohls.com - Nov. 21-23, 2012}}

• Log in or sign up at Ebates or Shop At Home  (search for Kohl's and click "Shop Now")
• Add the T-Fal Inspirations 20-pc. Nonstick Aluminum Cookware Set to your cart for $79.99

- $12 with 15% off code (pay $67.99 +tax)
- $4.08 with 6% cash back
- $15 back in Kohl's Cash
- $30 rebate (valid on purchases made 11/21 - 11/23)
Final Price = $18.91 Shipped!

Kohls.com: HOT Deals on KitchenAid Mixers -- up to 70% off!

Kohls.com is offering some pretty amazing Black Friday deals online right now!
EDIT: New Kohl's coupon code CCYT115 takes 20% off and Ebates is offering 10% cash back -- the deals are even cheaper!!

• Use coupon code BLACKFRI to get 15% off your entire order
• Get FREE shipping on orders over $50
• PLUS, earn $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend (through 11:59pm CST on November 25th, redeemable Nov. 26 - Dec. 3)! 
• AND, start by going through go through Ebates or Shop At Home to get an additional 6% cash back on your purchase!

Here are a few sweet deal scenarios on KitchenAid mixers using those discounts above.....(there are some other mixers/rebates on the site too)

KitchenAid Classic Plus 4.5qt Stand Mixer – $229.99 (reg $299.99) -- lowered to $206.99 in your cart

- $31.05 with 15% off coupon code (pay $175.94)
- $10.55 with 6% cash back
- $45 in Kohl's Cash
- $20 rebate (valid Nov. 21-23, limit 3)
Final Price = $100.39 shipped!

KitchenAid Artisan 5-qt Stand Mixer -- $349.99 (reg. $449.99) -- lowered to $314.99 in your cart
- $47.25 with 15% off coupon code (pay $267.74)
- $16.06 with 6% cash back
- $60 in Kohl's Cash
- $30 rebate
- $12 rebate OR 1-year subscription to "Food & Wine" or "Travel + Leisure" magazine (details on rebate form)
Final Price = $149.68

KitchenAid Professional 600 6-qt Stand Mixer -- $449.99 (reg. $549.99) -- lowered to $404.99 in your cart
- $60.75 with 15% off coupon code (pay $344.24)
- $20.65 with 6% cash back
- $90 in Kohl's Cash (*add a $6 item to get an additional $15 Kohl's Cash!)
- $50 rebate (valid Nov. 17 - Dec. 31, limit 3)
- $24 rebate OR 2-year subscription to "Food & Wine" or "Travel + Leisure" magazine (details on rebate form)
Final Price = $159.59 shipped!



*Note that you will have to pay a shipping surcharge ($3.50-$7.50) and tax, but that will vary based on which mixer you buy and your location.

Amazon: 71% off Circulon Contempo Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-piece Cookware Set -- $89.99 Shipped! (reg. $310!)

There's a HOT deal on a Circulon Contempo Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set right now on Amazon!  I'm thinking about replacing my pans and this looks like a really great set with great ratings!!

Regularly $310, but currently $89.99 and eligible for FREE shipping!  That's 71% off!  Perfect if you're looking to upgrade your pans before holiday cooking, or as a gift idea!

• Professional heavy guage hard anodized construction
• TOTAL NONSTICK system features High-Low wave technology
• Advanced nonstick inside and outside of cookware
• Contemporary, stylish double riveted stainless steel with silicone handles
• Domed, tempered glass lids with stainless steel rims

Read the reviews here.

Hamilton Beach Crockpot only $9.99 (reg. $22) with FREE pickup!

Here's a nice deal on a crock-pot!  This Hamilton Beach 4-qt.Oval Slow Cooker is just $9.99 (reg. $22), plus FREE in-store pick up!  It has good reviews and would be good to get before holiday parties or as a gift.

• Versatile family-size slow cooker with three heat settings
• Removable 4-quart oval stoneware crock
• Doubles as serving dish
• Glass tempered lid designed has a stainless-steel rim and cool-touch knob
• Dishwasher-safe crock and lid
• Recipes included

(thanks Family Friendly Frugality!)

1,000 Fan Giveaway Prize #3: 2 Dozen Cookies from Signature Sweets!

Prize #3 is 2 Dozen Cookies from Signature Sweets!  Janna makes such tasty treats!  Here's the darling cookie bouquet they made for us when our last little one was born - so cute, and so yummy!

They're located in Michigan, and she'll ship the winners cookies to anywhere in the US!  They offer gourmet cookies, brownies, cupcakes...all things sweet and delicious! Cookie bouquets and platters. They also cater any event....large or small. She also offers a cookie of the month club!

{How cute is this "Nurse Cookie Jar"?? Includes Red Cross cookies, heartbeat cookies and prescription bottle cookies.}

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RARE - $3/1 AmeriGas Cyclinder Exchange or Purchase Printable Coupon + $3 Mail-In Rebate!

This great weather just begs for food to be grilled, doesn't it?  This "hot" deal is perfect for any Summer or Memorial Day grilling you've got coming up!

Use this rare $3 off AmeriGas cylinder exchange or purchase printable coupon*, then send in this mail-in rebate for another $3 back, and save $6 on your gas!

*coupon is found in "household" - I've seen it under zip 77380, 33303, 49441, 90210


(thanks Mojo Savings!)

4th of July Fruit Kabobs Recipe! Fun, easy and healthy recipe for kids to help with!

Here's a really yummy way to celebrate the 4th of July (or Memorial Day) with a fun red, white, and blue treat!  Since it's Summer, many fruits are in season and this makes it a perfect frugal recipe/activity to make with the kids!  It's easy and healthy too!

I originally saw this recipe on Frugal Girls a couple years ago and when we had a family reunion over July 4th last year, I thought this would be perfect for both the oodles of little ones and the adults! They were a hit!

I started by assembling my ingredients:

• Skewers
• Star Shaped Marshmallows (I've seen them at Walmart and Meijer.  You could also use regular marshmallows too)
• Red and Blue fruit (I used strawberries, blueberries, and red grapes)

{^ that's almost exactly what my ingredients looked like, but I couldn't take a good picture with the cell phone - thanks Frugal Girls!}

Then I stuck the fruit and marshmallows on the skewers in fun patterns.  Done!
{I apologize for the poor quality pictures, I misplaced the camera - then found it about 30 minutes after these were gobbled up, lol.  So, cell phone pics will have to do}  =)

The skewers are sharp, so be careful!  But kids can help by:

• picking which fruits to buy/use
• washing fruits
• handing you fruits and marshmallows
• assembling the patterns of how they want them on the kabob (ie: 2 blueberries, 1 white marshmallow, 3 blueberries, 1 blue marshmallow....etc.)
• older kiddles could thread the ingredients onto the skewer

Other red, white, and blue ingredients you could use....
Red:

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Cherries
• Grapes
• Watermelon chunks/balls
• Red grapefruit
• Red Pears

White:

• Marshmallows (mini, large, stars...)
• Pound cake cut into chunks or shapes with a cookie cutter
• Dragonfruit (white and black inside)
• Banana (tossed with lemon juice to keep from browning)
• White nectarines or peaches
• Pears (peeled - and again, tossed with lemon juice)
• Pineapple (white-ish)  =)
• Angel food cake

Blue:

• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Raisins

{Here's a great flag version Brianna made that I found on Pinterest!}

I think these would be really fun for other occasions too!  Rainbow colored for a birthday party - or use the colors of a favorite sports team for a game day party.  What do you think?  Any other ideas?

Linking up to.....

FREE eBook on Amazon.com: "How to Decorate Cupcakes"

Amazon is offering the "How to Decorate Cupcakes" e-book for Kindle for FREE!  I love fun ideas to make birthdays and events special - for cheap!  And this e-book has some great 5 star reviews!

• If you don’t have a Kindle, you can just download a free reading app from Amazon which will allow you to read this on your PC, iPad, iPhone, blackberry, android, Mac and more!
• Prices change often.....if it's still FREE the price will be listed as $0.00

 
"If you are throwing any sort of celebration today, there is nothing as sure to garner you the the giddy approval, or to inspire the sheer childlike joy from your guests than a plate full of designer cupcakes. Cupcakes bring to mind the happy days of childhood parties. People love to marvel at them as much, or more, than they love to eat them! Just picture a multi-level cake stand, brimming on each level with cupcakes in every color of the rainbow - some with shaved, white chocolate curly-cue tops, some chock full of M & M's, some with chocolate chip studded minty fondant, and happily, some with just sprinkles and a classic, buttercream swirl cap. Yummm...

Now with this easy-to-follow guide in hand anyone can learn how to both make and decorate cupcakes just like a professional!"


(thanks Frugal Girls!)